Theatre

[Bratty]

Showstopper: the improvised musical is an absolute joy.
They make up a musical on the spot, taking suggestions from the audience on location, musical theatre styles and title. Then the cast just go for it.
Brilliant fun.

 

[Neilds]

I'm not sure how they can still get enough people to make up the cast in the theatre nowadays - it used to be that, when reading the programme, 90% of the supporting cast had been in at least one of The Bill, Holby City or Casualty. Now 2 of these have finished, where are they finding the actors from?

 

[srixon 1]

My wife and daughter love them and go quite regularly. Me, I have been twice when she dragged me along. I can barely watch a whole film in one sitting so the thought of spending 3 hours sat in a theatre watching people sing/act just does not appeal to me. I appreciate that some of them are really good singers which is a special talent that not everyone can do.

 

[Old Colner]

I saw The Lion King recently at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, the show was excellent, really enjoyed it, the costumes to make the animals are something else, it is a little different as the characters are animals.
Unfortunately the seats in the theatre are so small and the lack of legroom even with a aisle seat makes it so uncomfortable it may be a while before I visit again.

 

[backwoodsman]

The majority of this thread seems to suggest that for most people 'theatre' = 'musicals'. Which is fine is that's your thing. And given that the last two things I've been to were Book of Mormon (was Ok, but an uncomfortable seat and a rubbish view rather spoiled it) and the opera (Magic Flute, brilliant) I can't really say much. But there's loads of other stuff. This weekend it's going to be '2:22 - A Ghost Story'. Has had very good reviews but it's just moved theatres, and was rather disconcerted to find that the lead has been taken over by Cheryl (Cole as was) in her first (?) acting role. Ah well, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt until I've seen it.

So, finally got to see 2:22 today. Mrs B's birthday treat so had front row seats in the dress circle. Thoroughly enjoyed it - well produced and intriguing all the way through. Never saw the end coming. And my apologies to Cheryl for doubting her ability - she was the most natural and believable character on stage. Well done her.

 

[larmen]

We saw Lion King yesterday. I like the music but the staging is weird. Not quite as weird as the movie remake.

With the music in this one, I like the songs without singing more than the ones with. I think it gave Hans Zimmer more space. The little one however liked Hakuna Matata and joined in, singing to himself ;-)

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

So, finally got to see 2:22 today. Mrs B's birthday treat so had front row seats in the dress circle. Thoroughly enjoyed it - well produced and intriguing all the way through. Never saw the end coming. And my apologies to Cheryl for doubting her ability - she was the most natural and believable character on stage. Well done her.

And you’ll understand why I suggested she’d be just fine given what the part largely required of her 🥰